Abstract
The double popliteus tendon sign is seen on sagittal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the knee as a low-signal-intensity band parallel to the popliteus tendon at the level of the popliteus hiatus. It is the result of a displaced complex flap tear of the lateral meniscus. This type of displaced meniscal tear can be easily missed on MRI, unless the clinician is aware of its existence and significance and is familiar with its MRI appearance.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 390-393 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Sports Health |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2011 |
Keywords
- Flap fragment
- Knee arthroscopy
- Meniscal tear
- MRI
- Popliteus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation